St Ives September Festival 2008
A Festival of Music and The Arts SEPTEMBER 6th to 20th includes:

GUILDHALL EVENTS:

SAT6 BOOTLEG BEATLES
The Worlds Greatest Tribute Band - as seen at Penzance Maritime Festival

SUN7 DADE KRAMA ANCESTRAL DANCE
Spectacular 12 piece African Dance & Music group

MON 8 Cherish The Ladies
Top Irish American All Woman Traditional Band

TUES 9 The ACORN CHOIR
From many different voices, one mighty sound

WED 10 ORQUESTA TIPICA IMPERIAL

Ten piece Tango Orchestra from Argentina

THUR 11 BIG BAND NIGHT
Chris Dean’s Band - music of Heath, Valentine, Rosa, Lotis....

FRI 12 LOVE TRAIN
Sound and Imagery of the Glamorous era of 70’s / 80’s Disco

SAT 13 LIVE WIRE
AC/DC show - For those about to Rock - we salute you.

SUN14 SHOW OF HANDS
& MIRANDA SYKES --‘One of The Great English Bands’

MON15 SETH LAKEMAN

Poll-winning vocalist,fiddle, guitar player and band + Gallys Folly

TUES16 MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK

Legendary Folk Duo - ex Steeleye and Fairport Convention

WED17 IISAMBARDE
Giving Traditional English Folk Music a new edge

THUR18 NERINA PALLOT
Leading Singer/Songwriter in concert + Tom Dale

FRI 19 LEGEND-REGGAE
Marley specialists return by popular demand for Dance Night

SAT 20 THE BLUES BAND

Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Gary Fletcher, Rob Townsend

at St Ia Church WEDNESDAY Sept 17th
Music of North India
Sitar, santoor & tabla

Live at The Royal Cinema SUNDAY SEPT 14th
ENSEMBLE BASH - MUSIC FOR PERCUSSION

THE WESTERN HOTEL Royal Square
SAt 6 THE EXCELSIOR JAZZ BAND
TUES 9 KILLER SHRIMP
THURS 11 BLUEGRASS
TUES 16 MODERN JAZZ
SAT 20 DIRTY LIVING RYTHM

Also: Talks, Lectures, Films, Open Studios, Exhibitions, , Recitals, Poetry, Theatre, Pub Sessions and Gigs, details still to be confirmed. Please ask for our Arts and Literature Events Leaflet - or see full programme in the St Ives Times & Echo September 5th.

More Information on Acts

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6th 8.30pm St Ives Guildhall £24

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES
The’ Worlds Greatest Tribute Band’ tell the story of the Beatles from the early days through the glory days to ‘Sergeant Pepper’. Their impersenations are uncanny and by the end audiences are reacting as to the real thing. Having seen the Bootlegs' at Glastonbury, Oasis asked them to be support for their record-breaking 1995 Earl's Court shows - culminating with the bands sharing the stage. and later for their massive outdoor events. in Loch Lomond, Cork and Knebworth. These gigs and an appearance on the NME cover, heralded the Bootleg Beatles' breakthrough to a new contemporary audience. Since becoming regulars on the festival circuit, The Bootlegs have played Wembley with Rod Stewart and Elton John, and filled Tokyo's Budokan Hall. A scoop for St Ives, usually at much bigger halls All Seated-unreserved

8.30pm Western Hotel £7

The Excelsior Jazz Band
Over20 years ago The Excelsior Jazz Band was formed from within The Excelsior New Orleans Brass Band.The band has gone from strength to strength playing on the jazz club circuit and at most of the major Jazz Festivals in the UK and Europe.Jim Holmes Trumpet, Ron Rumbol clarinet, John Wiseman trombone, Doug Kennedy banjo, Dave Evans drums, Ray Goold double bass.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7th 8.30pm Guildhall £16

DADE KRAMA ANCESTRAL DANCE
Spectacular African Dance & Music group Dade Krama are a pioneering twelve piece of traditional African multi instrumentalists who have been captivating audiences world wide with their unique presentation of the traditional music of the African continent. Featuring the rich musical traditions of Tanzania, Ghana, and the Gambia, they present powerful dance rhythms on a diverse range of traditional instruments from their various localities.The group features the full spectrum of musical experience, from the hypnotic melodies of the Mbira (thumb piano) and ancient rhythms of the gyle (balaphon) to the thunderous drum pieces.They have toured consistently in Europe countries at major venues and festivals and audiences have been amazed by the visual and aural show. All Seated-unreserved

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8th 8.30pm Guildhall £16

CHERISH THE LADIES
A five piece all woman Irish Traditional band-based in America (fiddle, accordian, mandolin/banjo, whistle/flute, vocals) they have shared the stage with such greats as James Taylor, Joan Baez, Emmy Lou Harris, The Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem, The Chieftains. The "Celtic Album", their collaboration with the Boston Pops Symphony led to a 1999 Grammy nomination. “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do”, the Boston Globe, “An astonishing array of virtuosity”, the Washington Post, “Expands the annals of Irish music in America…the music is passionate, tender and rambunctious”, The New York Times. For over two decades, Cherish the Ladies have proven themselves worthy to live up to these accolades and in doing so have become one of the best ensembles in the history of Irish music. All Seated-unreserved

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9th 8.30pm Guildhall £6

THE ACORN CHOIR
Never underestimate the power of the voice - it can cajole you, sweet-talk you, tell a tale or two, or shout a message to the skies. When you have fifty voices joining together in song, you take that power to another level.
If 'choir' to you means altar boys in white smocks, or St Winifred's Grandma We Love You... think again. Formed four years ago, the Penzance based Acorn Choir boasts enthusiastic members from seventeen to seventy, whose mixed repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs makes for a varied, inspired evening of pure listening pleasure. In the tuneful, capable hands of choir leaders Vicky Abbott and Mary Woodvine, everything from pop to Indie, country to Gospel is given a new and vibrant twist. So be prepared to be blown away, to be moved - and let the music of many, uplift and entertain you. All Seated-unreserved

8pm Western £10/£6 membs

Killer Shrimp ST IVES JAZZ CLUB
Killer Shrimp is a group born out of the long-standing partnership of trumpeter Damon Brown (Benny Golson, Steve Grossman, Dave Liebman) and saxophonist Ed Jones (Incognito, Great Spirit, Us3). Both players have featured in each other's bands and in clubs and festivals in the UK and abroad. The music is very much rooted in the jazz tradition but touches on different grooves and textures. The band features Ben Hazelton on double bass (Tony Kofi's Monk Quartet; winner of the Worshipfull Company of Musicians Award) and drummer Troy Miller (Roy Ayers, Jean Tousaint, Soweto Kinch)

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10th 8.30pm Guildhall £16

Orquesta Típica Imperial
A ten piece Tango Orchestra from Argentina. The Orquesta Típica Imperial is a group of young musicians from Buenos Aires (three bandoneonists, three violinists, a pianist, a cellist, a double bassist, plus the voice of Iván Espeche in some of the pieces). The musicians have found in tango a music with true identity that has allowed them to stand out as interpreters, arrangers and composers. The stressed style of their music is full of harmonic and rhythmic richness. Recently the Orquesta Típica Imperial has performed at some of the most famous European venues, Kit Tropentheater and De Doelen, in Holland; National Palace of Culture of Sofia, in Bulgaria; Victoria Eugenia of San Sebastián, in Spain. It has also played in the most celebrated Tango Festivals of Europe and Latin America.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11th 8.30pm Guildhall £18

BIG BAND NIGHT
A salute to The Great Ted Heath And His Orchestra', has been endorsed by the Ted Heath Music Appreciation Society and is performed by The Chris Dean Big Band, an utterly elating revival recreating the swinging sounds of the legendary bandleader. With a programme of the original masterpieces of the vast Heath library and featuring hits associated with singers, Lita Roza, Denis Lotis and the late Dickie Valentine. Musicians of Chris Dean's calibre are few and far between, not only is he one of the foremost trombone players in Europe and leader of the award winning Syd Lawrence Orchestra , his services have been sought by Quincy Jones, Nelson Riddle, Robert Farnon, Henry Mancini and George Shearing and has accompanied the likes of Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand and Tony Bennett. All Seated-unreserved

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12th 8.30pm Guildhall £14

Love Train - Seventies Disco Funk
Lovetrain have developed their profile over 10+ years from humble beginnings as a covers band to the premier full touring performance show of the genre - swirling with the sound and imagery of the glamorous era of 70's / 80's Disco. Retro music and fashion is never out of vogue. They have entertained at many well known Awards Ceremonies, and have appeared alongside music and show biz celebrities Elton John, Rod Stewart, Ronan Keating, Brian Ferry, Dame Edna Everage, Jimmy Tarbuck, Tony Blackburn, Stephen Fry and even Jonathan Ross! The band’s slick, fun, feel-good shows have delighted thousands of fans across the UK, and won them rave reviews across a wide demographic fan base that continues to grow with each performance at clubs, festivals, charity balls and award ceremonies.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13th 8.30pm St Ives Guildhall £12

LiveWire - The ACDC Show
Live/Wire - THE AC/DC show with a BIG difference. BOTH the Bon Scott & Brian Johnson eras of the band are portrayed by two different singers, in the same explosive, two hour plus concert. The band bring the full size 'DC show to the fore, complete with the Cannons, the Hells Bell, the walkways and the backdrops & drapes. Add a rock hard rhythm section and 'Angus Lorne' cutting the rug as Angus Young and it's a no-brainer as to why this band is the hardest working in the UK of it's kind. You'll hear all the classics from 'Whole Lotta Rosie' & 'Highway To Hell' to 'Thunderstruck' & 'Back In Black'. There are no cutting corners with Live/Wire, it's the full on show - Close your eyes, you HEAR AC/DC ; Open your eyes, you SEE AC/DC!!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14th 8.pm St Ives Guildhall £16

SHOW OF HANDS & Miranda Sykes
Show of Hands are without a doubt one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music. An alchemist couldn't have come up with a more potent, magical mix than that of Phil Beer, who can, as The Scotsman observed, “play nearly every stringed instrument known to man” and the inspired Steve Knightley, described by Mike Harding at BBC Radio 2's 2007 Folk Awards as “one of England's greatest singer songwriters”. 2007 was a milestone year for England's most popular roots duo - with a third sell out gig at the Royal Albert Hall. and this year sees the once-again nominated group (Best Live Act & Best Duo 2008) undertaking a string of major festival appearances across the UK with a welcome return to St Ives Festival. “One of the great English bands” - Peter Gabriel. “A great live band - catch them if you can.” - Johnnie Walker, BBC Radio 2. “Wonderful music” - Jools Holland. All Seated-unreserved

7.15pm Royal Cinema £15

ENSEMBLE BASH-MUSIC FOR PERCUSSION
This celebrated four-man group is one of the world's premier percussion ensembles, combining elements of African, contemporary, classical, theatrical and jazz music. Their concerts are exciting and varied, and amaze audiences of all ages. They played for the Hong Kong handover in 1997, appeared at the Sydney Festival in 1999 and have done two BBC Proms and four Italian tours. Bash have recorded on the SoundCircus, Sony and Argo labels, and have commissioned over fifty works, including by Graham Fitkin, David Bedford and Keith Tippett. They run a course at Dartington and do many educational workshops

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15th 8.30pm St Ives Guildhall £22

SETH LAKEMAN + Gallys Folly
In July 2005 Seth Lakeman found himself short-listed for the Nationwide Mercury Prize, the most sought-after prize in British music, alongside the likes of Kaiser Chiefs and Coldplay. Unlike Coldplay's album however, 'Kitty Jay' was recorded for around £300 in the kitchen of his brother Sean's Devon cottage. The album was released on Seth's own label, I-Scream.A fantastic performance at the Mercury Awards ceremony and two BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominations, helped propel 'Kitty Jay' into becoming the fastest selling album of its kind in years. The Seth Lakeman Trio then completed a mammoth sell-out tour of the UK and wound up an amazing year by opening for The Pogues on their annual Christmas show in London. The impact of this success also found Seth diverse champions in Billy Bragg, Pete Tong, Jo Whiley, Jools Holland and Ricky Gervais.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16th 8.30pm Guildhall £16

MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK
Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick first joined up in early spring 1966 as a performing unit. They were an immediate hit, becoming overnight the most popular group in the burgeoning folk club scene in Britain. All the old skills are demonstrated with a new collection of traditional songs and instrumentals. Their experienced approach to their art lacks none of the fervour of their early days, and brings a maturity born of many years living with the music, an integral part of their beings. "Intense and demanding, this is hard core traditional music. Sublime fiddle playing and the passionate delivery of evocative old songs by their ablest interpretor. All Seated-unreserved
8pm Western £10/£6 members MODERN JAZZ T.B.A.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17th 8.30pm Guildhall £12

ISAMBARDE +Nicola Clark
YOUNG, fresh and vital, ISAMBARDE (Chris Green, vocals, guitar, bouzouki; Emily Saunders vocals, violin, viola and Jude Rees; oboe, whistles & vocals) give English folk music added punch with their unique instrumental line-up and compelling harmonies. A favourite band of Show of Hand’s Phil Beer who they are increasingly associated with in support and backing roles. This concert follows Isambarde’s acclaimed visit to last year’s festival. Supported by St Ives’ own singer/songwriter/guitarist the unashamedly English, NICOLA CLARK this concert celebrates the best in contemporary and innovative traditional English folk music, circa 2008.

7:15pm St Ia Church £15

MUSIC OF NORTH INDIA
Viram Jasani (sitar), Kiranpal Singh Deoora (santoor) play solos and duos with Hanif Khan (tabla). Viram is the UK's foremost sitarist - a beautifully expressive player adhering to the gayaki (singing) style of the late Vilayat Khan. Kiranpal is a master of the santoor, a hammered zither of Persian origin with a rare and entrancing sound, capable of shimmering filigree and percussive rhythmic figuration. Hanif is a virtuosic and thoughtful performer - the UK's leading exponent of the tabla, a pair of hand drums that provide a rhythmic framework as well as virtuosic improvisations. A rare opportunity to hear these three instruments in concert! All Seated-unreserved

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18th
8.30pm Guildhall £15 NERINA PALLOT +Tom Dale
Singer/Songwriter Nerina Pallot released her debut album, ‘Dear Frustrated Superstar’, in 2001. This spawned two commercial singles. and an arena tour with Bryan Adams.Her second album, ‘Fires’ for which she wrote all the songs, was released in 2005 earning Pallot a chart success by reaching no 21 - it was recently certified platinum.Nerina has been writing and working on songs for a third album to be released some time in 2008. She has toured the UK many times as support to established singer-songwriters such as Sheryl Crow, James Blunt, Suzanne Vega and Missy Higgins. .During the year she also played headline shows in London at ICA, the Bloomsbury Theatre, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Her most recent UK & Ireland tour took place in 2007, taking in venues in Penzance, Bristol, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Manchester, Newcastle, Warwick, Brighton, Belfast, Dublin.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19th
8.30pm Guildhall £14 LEGEND-REGGAE The Bob Marley Show
LEGEND are eight great musicians and singers dedicated to the life and music of the late, great Bob Marley. This dynamic band, led by the charismatic Michael Anton Phillips (Cheesy) has a pedigree second to none, whose members have worked with such reggae greats as:The Mighty Diamonds, Dennis Brown, Rankin Roger, The Beat, Burning Spear, Apache Indian, Johnny 2 Bad, Errol Dunkley, George and Desmond Decker, Musical Youth and many more. Legend's two hour show covers the very best of Bob Marley’s timeless classics.The musicianship is flawless, with that irresistable reggae groove compelling you to move and the presence of Bob Marley himself invoked in the skilled and respectful portrayal by Michael.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20th
8.30pm Guildhall £22THE BLUES BAND
In the past 25 years the band have played all around the world in venues ranging from intimate clubs through civic halls and theatres, and have wowed festival audiences in many countries including headline appearances at Glastonbury. Whilst not unique in being the only band to have survived together for 25 years they are one of the few outfits to have consistently recorded new material throughout such a long career, and whilst staying true to their blues roots have constantly developed their music & redefined their approach on several occasions. The band’s double barrelled vocal frontline of Paul Jones and Dave Kelly is joined by Tom McGuinness and Gary Fletcher both singing lead on a couple of songs. the quality and variety of performance and material offered by The Blues Band is pretty much unrivalled either in the blues world, driven by the inspirational drumming of Rob Townsend, the band’s passion and reverence for the music, their presentation and showmanship all combine to deliver the definitive ‘good night out’ . All Seated-unreserved

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A History of the Festival
The St Ives September Festival of Music and The Arts was first launched in 1978 and continued to 1986 when it finally became a victim of the recession. It was restarted in 1994 and this time it lasted to 2001. A lower key 'Fringe' version ran in the town up to 2004 and since then a higher profile has been brought back to the event. Amongst acts who have played St Ives September Festival over the years are:
Athena - Appollo Choir - Attilla The Stockbroker – Gilad Atzmon Quartet - Bagas Porthia - Aly Bain - Baka Beyond – Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen - Chris Barber Band - John Barbers Mission Minstrels - Sally Barker Band - The Barneys - John Barrow - Battlefield Band - William Bennet - Pierre Bensusan - Pete Berryman - Patricia Bishop - Bohinta - Frances Black - The Blues Band - Phil Bowen - Big Jig – Billy Bragg- Jo Brand - Braniac Five - Brio Brass Ensemble - Riccardo Brengola – Elkie Brooks - Roger Brooks - Bucca - John Buttrick - Arthur Caddick - Camborne Town Band - Caravanserai – Tim Carey - Justin Case & Peter Wear - Celebrated Ratliffe Stout Band - Celtish - Michael Chapman – Hariprasad Chaurasia - Chieftains - John Chiltons Feetwarmers – Chimanimani - City Waites - Commitments - John Cooper Clarke - Sheila Collier Band - Christine Collister - Cornwall Chamber Orchestra - Mary Couglan - Ivor Cutler - Jacqui Dankworth & New Perspectives - Bob Devereux - Doctors of Dub - Dr Didg - Duppy Conquerors - Wendy Eathorne - Extemporary Dance Company - Desmond Dekker & THe Aces - Edward II - Elaine Delmar - Elephant Talk - Gavin Ewart - Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - U.A.Fanthorpe – Fitkin Wall - Fernhill – Fish - Flook - Footsbarn Theatre Co - Four Lanes Choir- Four Men & A Dog - Peter Frankl - Stephen Frost - Gallys Folly - Ronald Gaskell - Lee Gibson - Bruno Giruanna - Dick Gaughan - Kris Gayle and Galeforce - Gordon Giltrap - Boothby Graffoe - Davey Graham - W.S. Graham – Germaine Greer - Danny Grimwood - Phillip Gross - Stefan Grossman – The Hamsters - Nick Harper - Sonny Hayes Magical Fantasy – Hayseed Dixie - Adrian Henri - Ian Hinchcliffe - Michael Horovitz - Libby Houston - Patrick Hughes - James Hunter Band - Ifang Bondi - Imbongi - I.M.S. Chamber Music - Nicki Jackowska - John James - Bert Jansch Group - Barbara Jay - Jazz Roots – James Johnstone - Robin Jones & King Salsa - Wizz Jones - Joolz - Sylvia Kantaris – Seckou Keita Quartet - David Kemp - Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band - Nigel Kennedy - Pete King - Phyllis April King - Kings of Callicut - John Kirkpatrick - Knackers Yard - Dade Krama Ancestral Dance - Kroke - Paul Lamb and The Kingsnakes - Mark Lamarr - Last Nights Fun – Legend Reggae - Mervyn Levy – Mark Lockheart - Christopher Logue - Ingegard Lonnroth Dance Company - Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies - Nick Lowe - Benjamin Luxon - Humphrey Lyttleton Band - John Martyn -Master Musicians of Jajouka - Matchbox Purveyors - Catriona Macdonald – Juan Martin Quartet - Roger McGough - Rory McCleod – Kirsty McGee - Sarah McQuaid - Jacqui McShee Band - Ralph McTell - Maroon Town - Claire Martin and Ian Shaw -Tina May - George Melly – Merengada - Michael Messer – Mighty Zulu Nation - Miracle Theatre Co - Adrian Mitchell - Pete Morgan - Jim Mullen - Natural Theatre Company - Newlyn Reelers - Jeff Nuttal - Earl Okin - Orchard Theatre - Orlando String Quartet - Osibisa - Krysia Osostowicz - John Otway - Oysterband - Clive Palmer - Pasadena Roof Orchestra - Patrick Street - Brian Patten - Ottillie Patterson - Dick Pearce Quartet - Peasants All - Susan Penhaligon - Peking Brothers - Penwith Opera - Courtney Pine – Karine Polwart - Popes - Portable Dance Company – The Poozies - Katrina Porteous - Gerald Priestland - Maddy Prior Band - Eddi Reader - Ramshaka - Peter Redgrove - John Renbourn - Don Rendell – Lou Rhodes - Rhombus – Christina Rhys - Brian Sewell - Sharon Shannon Band - Shegui - John Shilito Band - Yuuko Shiokawa - Shiva Theatre - Shooglenifty - Show of Hands - Penelope Shuttle - Labi Siffre - Mike Silver - Martin Simpson - Alan Skidmore Quartet – Skye – Will Sleath - Species - Steeleye Span - Dave Stephens - Stockroom Five - Stocktons Wing - Big Jim Sullivan Band Tempo Da Festa - Dave Swarbrick & Friends - Paul Szarbo - June Tabor Band - Tannahill Weavers - Taxi Pata Pata – James Taylor Quartet - Temperance Seven - Three Daft Monkeys - Kathryn Tickell Band - Aeronwy Thomas - Steve Tilston - Jean Toussant - Tropic Isles Steel Band - Vasmalom - Sandor Vegh - Frank Wibaut - Jake Walton - Geno WashingtonÕs Blues Question - Waterson Carthy - Waulk Elektrik – Nick Wearne - Bobby Wellins - Mike Westbrook Band - Whisky Priests - Tim Whitehead Quintet - Tommy Whittle Quartet - Robin Williamson - Colin Wilson - Wood & Cutting - Brenda Wooton – The Wurzels - Zambula And of Course numerous talks, readings, debates, exhibitions, street performances, etc, etc, etc